Record ID: SF-3BA219
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy terret ring dating from the Middle Iron Age to early Roman periods, c. 100 BC -100 AD. This example is of Lewis' 'simple' type, being circular in plan and section, demonstrating two projecting circular collars at its lower edge which enclose a constricted strap-bar. At one end of the latter is concreted ferrous product which likely represents part of the means by which the terret was originally attached. Preserved in good condition with an even green patina, it measures 38.08mm long, 42.17mm in diameter, 6.21mm thick at the midpoint of the strap-bar, 5.59mm…
Created on: Monday 8th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 3rd May 2018Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lavenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-3B4279
Object type: PLATE BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and somewhat squashed cast copper-alloy zoomorphic enamelled plate brooch in the form of a sitting cockerel dating to the Roman period, c. 100-200 AD. The tail is mostly missing in old damage and the sides somewhat squashed in post-depositional damage, though otherwise the object is preserved completely intact with its pin still remaining. The head of the cockerel demonstrates a single raised annulet on each side to represent the eyes, and a projecting comb, while the wings are rendered fairly realistically by means of recessed cells that still contain the remains of oran…
Created on: Monday 8th January 2018
Last updated: Friday 11th May 2018Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lavenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-3B1FD1
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead-alloy seal matrix dating to the Medieval period, c. 1200-1300. It is vessica shaped (pointed oval) in plan, demonstrating an undrilled lug at one end on its upper surface, the latter accompanied by moulded vegetal frond-like decoration. The underside of the matrix is engraved with the central design of a fleur de lis within an inner solid border, accompanied by the inscription; S' MATIL[...]W[..]O[..]E (Seal of Matilda.....). Preserved in fair condition despite some minor losses to its edges, it measures 32.82mm long, 25.11mm wide at its midpoint, 8.06mm thick at t…
Created on: Monday 8th January 2018
Last updated: Friday 11th May 2018Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bradfield St Clare', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-3B00C1
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead-alloy seal matrix dating to the Medieval period, c. 1200-1300. It is circular in plan, with moulded scallop-shell decoration on its upper surface and a slightly squashed integrally cast suspension lug at one end. On the underside of the matrix, the central design of a six-petalled flower within an inner border is accompanied by the inscription; 'S MATH LE FVLL (Seal of Matthew Le Full). Preserved in fair condition with a browny grey patina, it measures 23.12mm in diameter, 6.71mm thick at the suspension lug, and weighs 12.41g.
The use of personal seal matrices of…
Created on: Monday 8th January 2018
Last updated: Friday 11th May 2018Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lavenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-3A66D1
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy Post Medieval Jew's or Jaws harp. Lozengiform sectioned parallel arms extending from the ends of an oval loop. On one face the upper inner edge of the loop has a rebate to take the missing iron tang. A similar example with a description of use can be seen on this database at DEV-FB6E4D. Circa 1550-1700AD.
Created on: Monday 8th January 2018
Last updated: Friday 12th January 2018Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DEV-3A21E5
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper alloy probable book or furniture fitting, probably dating to c. AD 1600-1800. The object is incomplete, and now comprises of a rectangular plate with openwork decoration, the surviving elements of which suggest a largely symetrical design. At the complete and the object terminates in a flat, blunt and rear-facing hook. The decoration consists of a triple-stranded transverse collar flanked by openwork and flanged semicircles, with a small knop at the apex of each. This is flanked on the longitudinal axis by heart-shaped openwork elements, pointed ends out, follow…
Created on: Monday 8th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2018Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-39E106
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Roman flat, enamelled disc (sexfoil) brooch, dating to the period AD 80-250. The brooch measures 20.1mm in diameter, is 1.89mm thick and weighs 1.59g. The patina is relatively rough, the colour is light green, while the raised lines of the decoration are a darker shade of green. Part of the rim, the catchplate's curl and the pin are missing.
The front of the disc is decorated with a central reserved spot surrounded by a concave-sided hexagon on whose cusps are small circles. Around the edge is a raised rim. There is a remainder of blue and green ena…
Created on: Monday 8th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 26th February 2018Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Salisbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-39DA56
Object type: CHAFING DISH
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast part of a Post-Medieval cast copper-alloy chafing dish support.
Description: The fragment survives as a crescent shaped section of the lower part of a folding chafing dish support/leg. The fragment has broken across its length perhaps at its thinnest point. The terminal is zoomorphic; with an upwards facing beaked bird head. There is heavily faded decoration, consisting of a longitudal line with lines off it paired down its length possibly meant to represent feathering and this ends just behind the head. The leg is a very dark patinated green colour.
Measureme…
Created on: Monday 8th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 11th January 2018Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-39CC78
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of cast copper-alloy Post-Medieval spur frame, c. 17th century.
Description: The fragment survives as the terminal end of the right side of a probable rowel spur, snapped towards the rowel attachment end. The outer face has a raised ridge centrally where the spur kinks upwards. There are incised lines forming a rounded triangle around each of the attachment holes. Unlike medieval spurs, the terminal holes are further apart forming an oblique figure of eight. There is an concave indent in the frame between the two holes facing upwards. On both holes, the outermost edges h…
Created on: Monday 8th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 11th January 2018Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-39B49D
Object type: BELL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy bell of medieval date, c.AD 1200 - 1300. The bell is sub-spherical with four integral petal-like expansions from the domed top. Each petal is distorted and damaged. An integral circular sectioned loop is present at the apex of the dome. The outer surface of the bell is decorated with a raised design which represents the midrib and veins of a leaf. The pea remains though has become separated from the bell.
The metal is a light brownish-white colour and is worn. The bell 22.5mm long, 21.4mm wide, 0.5mm thick and weighs 5.9g. The pea is 6.9mm in diameter.
T…
Created on: Monday 8th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2018Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-396F3D
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A blue glass annular bead of uncertain date, potentially Iron Age to early medieval, c. 600 BC - AD 800. The bead is sub-circular in plan and sub-oval in cross section, with an of centre circular perforation. The glass is of an opaque dark blue, containing very abundant air bubbles, some of which break the surface, and with internal spiralling bands of yellow-green colouration visible when viewed under bright light. There is a conchoidal break struck from the perforation on one face.
Dimensions: diameter 22.9mm; diameter of perforation 7.5mm; thickness 11.8mm; weight 7.57g.
The …
Created on: Monday 8th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2018Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-395C96
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and broken silver farthing of an uncertain ruler, Edward I - Edward III, dating to the period AD 1282 - 1335. Long cross reverse. Mint of London.
Roughly half of the edge of the coin has been lost to worn breaks rendering the legends incomplete and prohibiting further identification.
Created on: Monday 8th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2018Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-3934F8
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval cast copper-alloy single looped oval buckle with integral plate, dating to the period AD 1250-1400. The buckle is 37.61mm in length and 15.75mm in width. It is 4.62mm thick and weighs 4.09g. The pin of the buckle is missing.
The buckle has a 6mm long narrowed and offset strap bar. The loop is oval and the frame about 2.4mm wide. The side opposite the strap bar has an intergral plate attached to it. The first part is T-shaped, 9.6mm long and 11.85mm wide, and seems to be decorated with incised circles. Attaching to this is another part, which measures 16.29mm…
Created on: Monday 8th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 5th February 2018Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Salisbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ASHM-391EAA
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy finger ring made from a cut-down bracelet and dating to the late Roman period (late 4th - 5th century AD). The finger ring has been made by bending a terminal fragment of a thin rectangular-section bracelet into a loop to form a finger ring. Although there is no obvious decoraton thin cuffed bracelets date to the later Roman period. Swift (2012,1, 6) comments that the reuse of bracelet fragments as finger rings is seen during the later 4th to mid-5th centuries AD, with some examples being found in Saxon cemeteries. From the increasing number of examples recorded by the P…
Created on: Monday 8th January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 21st March 2018Spatial data recorded.